NDLEA arrests Lagos hotelier in major drug bust
NDLEA arrests Lagos hotelier, seizes 1,762kg cannabis; multi-state operations recover skunk, methamphetamine, tramadol, with multiple suspects taken into custody.
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Marwa vows tough crackdown in second NDLEA tenure
NDLEA Chairman Mohamed Buba Marwa has vowed an intensified fight against drug trafficking in Nigeria, emphasizing prevention, rehabilitation, and seizure of illegal assets.
Tinubu reappoints Mohammed Marwa as NDLEA chairman
The reappointment means the Adamawa-born former military officer would remain at the helm of the NDLEA until 2031.
NDLEA storms Lagos nightclub, arrests Pretty Mike, ex-BBN star Tuoyo, over 100 others
NDLEA operatives raided a Lagos nightclub and arrested socialite Pretty Mike, former BBNaija housemate Tuoyo Ideh, and over 100 guests. Cartons of banned drugs were recovered from the venue.
Clemency: EFCC, NDLEA object to release of violent and high-profile convicts
The Federal Government has begun reviewing the controversial presidential pardon list after anti-graft and security agencies raised objections to the inclusion of some violent and high-profile offenders.
FG considers ending ‘cost of collection’ deductions by revenue agencies
Finance Minister Wale Edun says the federal government plans to end the deductions known as “cost of collection” paid to agencies such as FIRS, Customs, and NUPRC.
Trump video endorsing CBD for seniors sends cannabis stocks soaring
Cannabis stocks surged after Trump backed Medicaid coverage of CBD in a Truth Social video, sparking renewed debate on federal marijuana reform.
NDLEA, FRSC move to enforce compulsory drug tests for driving licence applicants
NDLEA is pushing for compulsory drug tests for licence applicants in Nigeria to curb drug-related road crashes.
NDLEA launches investigation as state commander found dead in hotel room
NDLEA has ordered a probe into the sudden death of Cross River commander Ogbonna Uzoma, who was found lifeless in a Calabar hotel room.
NDLEA secures release of Nigerians wrongfully detained in Saudi Arabia
NDLEA has secured the release of three Nigerians unjustly detained in Saudi Arabia after exposing a Kano-based drug syndicate that framed them.